Why should we care?
SCS’s ability to provide a quality, equitable education is being undercut by high teacher turnover and year-long teaching vacancies, as well as significant maintenance deficiencies within the schools, all of which leads to higher financial, educational, and health costs. A lack of access to wraparound services provided by qualified social workers, psychologists, and nurses inhibits the successful treatment of trauma or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Abuse, neglect, and trauma significantly increase the likelihood of suspensions, juvenile criminal behavior, and incarceration. With a median age four years below the national average, Memphis’s population can support economic development, but only if we provide children in our community access to opportunities and support.
Issue Nights!
Time & Location
About the Event
Announcing 'Issue Nights'! Beginning this month, all three task forces will meet at the same time and place, allowing for better synergy and collaboration across MICAH. Issue Nights will take place on 4th Mondays from 6-8pm. Issue nights will generally happen at the same location as that month's monthly board meeting!
The first Issue Night will take place at New Direction Christian Church's youth campus, in the Sprung Building next to the chapel.